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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-12-2013

Replies: 75

Bad yacht accident: two dead (one rescuer)

Views: 5,401

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Bad yacht accident: two dead (one rescuer)

This is from Time Badit on Sailblogs

Moving North | Time Bandit (http://www.sailblogs.com/member/timebandit/)

He was just behind the German boat.

Moving North
12/04/2013, Baiona
...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

03-13-2013

Replies: 35

EPIRB or PLB for coastal cruising

Views: 1,062

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: EPIRB or PLB for coastal cruising

S/V HyLyte has it right. You'll be out of VFH range and you should have a PLB for those on watch and an EPIRB for the vessel. What is your life worth or that of your spouse/GF. I'm former AF Rescue...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-09-2013

Replies: 57

Changing Oil - an easier way?

Views: 2,090

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Changing Oil - an easier way?

Nothern Tools has a great little vacuume oil pump for 39.00

LiquiVac Oil Changing System — For Small Engines, 3/4 Gallon, Model# 2005 | Oil Extractors| Northern Tool + Equipment...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-07-2013

Replies: 43

A family day... what do sailors do?

Views: 1,600

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: A family day... what do sailors do?

I've only been sailing Charleston Harbor for the last three years but there's lot's to do with the family. My children are grown and the grands are 4/1/and almost 1. Typical day is a sail up the...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

12-12-2012

Replies: 8

Sailing from BVI to Grenada

Views: 637

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Sailing from BVI to Grenada

The rods you have are light for trolling, plus you can't back down on a fish if you're sailing. TQA's suggestions are great for trolling, though I use the wire leaders, gear is expensive. I lived in...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

12-12-2012

Replies: 16

Did the deed!

Views: 594

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Did the deed!

Congrats
Great attitude...have fun making her yours

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

12-12-2012

Replies: 27

Is a marine survey really worth it for an inexpensive boat?

Views: 1,846

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Is a marine survey really worth it for an inexpensive boat?

It a risk an reward answer, if you can justify the risk of not having a survey then save the money and purchase Don Casey's book. My first 27" Keel boat was only 3500.00 it was sound with a strong...

Forum: Seamanship

11-26-2012

Replies: 83

Do I Need an EPIRB?

Views: 3,652

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Do I Need an EPIRB?

My Advice comes from being the guy in the air looking for boats and crew in the ocean, USAF HC-130 working with RCC and the Coast Guard. Get the PLB and make sure it worn, it's much easier to find...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

11-13-2012

Replies: 20

Do liner boats get mold in between the liner and the hull?

Views: 1,034

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Do liner boats get mold in between the liner and the hull?

We just keep the cabin well ventalated and run the dehumidifier when in the water. In South Carolina the houses and tress are covered in moss and molds. Lucky us, so far the boat is clear.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

11-13-2012

Replies: 66

Garbage Island

Views: 2,883

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Garbage Island

I find most sailors like other outdoorsman are always conscious of the environment, but there are so many others that aren’t. The issue is would you say something to those that aren’t. If I see...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

11-08-2012

Replies: 37

If you had a fully loaded sailboat where would you sail to?

Views: 1,715

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: If you had a fully loaded sailboat where would you sail to?

Where ever the wind blew me and the weather was warm.

A little rum would be nice as well

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-22-2012

Replies: 40

Traveler positions - pros and cons

Views: 2,341

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Traveler positions - pros and cons

Went from having it in the front of the cockpit on the Helms 27 to the arch on the Hunter. I find that I use the traveller more now because it's accessable and easilly managed.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

10-22-2012

Replies: 22

How does a boat sink in 15 minutes?

Views: 1,465

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: How does a boat sink in 15 minutes?

An Outdrive failure can sink the boat in minutes. Think about a 4 inch rip letting in water. I watched one go down in less than 5 minutes.

Sad they lost the boat glad they were prepared, it saved...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

10-17-2012

Replies: 78

I'm still alive...

Views: 4,728

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: I'm still alive...

Gary have a Happy Birthday

And enjoy the warmer waters

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

09-27-2012

Replies: 46

how long does it take you leave?

Views: 2,074

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: how long does it take you leave?

We leave when the wife is ready, she stows the gear puts out the cushions. I check the rigging open the seacocks, warm up the engine, remove all dock lines but two. Normally this take 15-20 minutes. ...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

09-21-2012

Replies: 16

Hull Damage

Views: 834

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Hull Damage

If you're looking at purchasing the boat it's about 2 hours of repair work, but it's minor damage. Key point is never approch the dock faster than you're willing to hit the dock.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

09-12-2012

Replies: 18

Moving a steel cradle

Views: 673

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: Moving a steel cradle

UHaul trailer 3 4X4's 2 4X4's as skids the other as a lever.

Have it moved in no time

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

08-24-2012

Replies: 32

I saw the USS Constitution under sail!

Views: 1,481

Posted By kjretlaw

Re: I saw the USS Constitution under sail!

I had the privilege of being on the Turn in Sept 2006. It was an experience of a lifetime to be out on her. The salute to the Fort and tour that they provided of the ship was fantastic. She has had...

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